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NewsletterWhat’s the difference – raisins/currants/sultanas. These three dried fruits are often speckled through Christmas recipes and it leaves one to wonder, what is the difference between them? Are they interchangeable, or should you have all three stocked in the cupboard? Raisins Raisins are dried grapes, specifically dried white-fleshed grapes. These grapes have green skins and […]
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Ultimate mincemeat pies
Preheat the oven to 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 6. Place the flour into a large mixing bowl and rub in the butter using your fingertips until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the egg yolk and mix in just enough of the water until the mixture comes together as a smooth dough. Bring it together into a firm […]
What you need to know about fondant icing
Decorating with fondant icing is a fantastic skill, and one we are always interested in practising! In particular, the smooth and flawless finish of rolled fondant is a Christmas cake-topping classic. In preparation for the season – but useful to know all year round – we’ve collected some tricks of the trade to make sure […]
Top tips for putting together a cheeseboard
If you’re putting together a cheeseboard for a party, first of all: well done! We like you. Secondly, here are a few tips to get you started and ensure it’s a success.
How to: put together a beginner’s cheeseboard
In our humble opinion, it’s just not Christmas without a good cheeseboard! Since everyone has different taste, we’ve put together serving suggestions for three different strengths of cheeseboard, as well as a cheesy showstopper! So, with a cheeseboard for all and for all a good bite, here we go with the Easy Food beginner’s cheeseboard! […]
Prepping the halls – what you need to do in the build-up to Christmas
It’s one of the busiest – and best- times of the year, but it can be definitely be stressful! We’ve gone around the Easy Food offices and collected tips and tricks which will help you have the best and easiest Christmas yet. Turns out, it’s all in the planning! Decorating the house An easy decorating […]
6 ways with baked potatoes
Each recipe serves 4 French mushroom and onion Bake 4 large floury potatoes at 200˚C/180˚C fan/gas mark 4 for one hour until tender. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and cook 1 large thinly sliced onion and 100g sliced mushrooms with a pinch of salt for 30-40 minutes until caramelised. Spoon […]
Rib roast with caramelised onion butter
For the butter, heat the oil in a heavy-based pan over a medium-low heat. Add the anchovies and cook for 3-4 minutes until they have dissolved, stirring frequently. Add the onion and sugar and cook for 45 minutes until caramelised, stirring frequently. Add a splash of water if needed to stop the onions from catching […]
5 ways with light summer meals: veggie
Mediterranean couscous salad Serves 4 Cook 350g couscous according to package instructions. Allow to cool for about 20 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the couscous with 1 chopped cucumber, 400g halved cherry tomatoes, ½ a sliced red onion, 20 sliced kalamata olives, a handful each of chopped fresh mint and fresh parsley, 350g crumbled […]
Butcher’s block: barbecue advice
We spoke to a local butcher to find out what exactly they recommend to put your barbecue a cut above the crowd! Here’s what we found out… What meats should I go for to provide a good selection at my barbecue? Chicken and beef are the obvious crowd-pleasers, but pork shouldn’t be neglected or restricted […]